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Medial ankle pain refers to pain on the inside of the ankle. Chronic ankle pain develops gradually over time and includes tendonitis (tendinopathy), stress fractures and nerve related injuries. Acute medial ankle pain is sudden onset and includes sprains, strains & fractures.
Tibialis posterior tendonitis (tendinopathy) is an overuse injury causing pain on the inside of the ankle. Pain mayalso radiate under the arch of the foot. Here we explain the symptoms, causes and treatment to help your recover from Tibialis posterior tendonitis.
An eversion ankle sprain, medial ankle sprain, or deltoid ligament sprain is a tear of the ligaments on the inside of the ankle. It is not as common as an inversion ankle sprain and is often accompanied by a fracture of the fibula bone. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and treatment for an eversion ankle sprain.
The tibialis posterior muscle originates from behind the shin bone or tibia and runs into a tendon that passes behind the bony bit on the inside of the ankle (medial malleolus). Its function is to plantarflex the ankle (point the foot down) and invert the foot (turn the sole inwards).
Pain at the front of the ankle is known as anterior ankle pain. Sudden onset (acute) injuries include ankle impingement and high ankle sprains. A common cause of gradual onset anterior ankle pain is Tibialis anterior tendinopathy.
An ankle avulsion fracture occurs when a tendon or ligament tears, pulling a small piece of bone with it. The symptoms are similar to an ankle sprain, which is why it might initially be overlooked. Here we explain the symptoms, causes, and treatment of an ankle avulsion sprain.
Pain at the back of the ankle is usually related to the Achilles tendon. A common cause of gradual onset chronic Achilles pain is Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy. Sudden onset acute injuries include ruptures or strains.
Lateral ankle pain is pain on the outside of the ankle. It can be sudden onset (acute) or gradual onset (chronic). We explain the causes and treatment.
Pain on the inside of the ankle, which may also radiate along the length of the tendon, under the arch of the foot. It is more common in older female athletes but has been known to affect younger ballet dancers.
Pain on the inside of your ankle if bones are crushed together. Ankle sprains are grade 1, 2, or 3 depending on how bad they are. Your doctor/physio will perform a number of assessment tests to help diagnose how bad your injury is. For instance, the talar tilt test and anterior drawer test.